JP2005110996A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a monotonous game highly changeable by necessitating an operation by a player, namely, technical involvement in the acquisition of a role. <P>SOLUTION: In a game machine 1, no role can be acquired without stopping and displaying the combination of patterns showing the role established by the operation of stop switches 7a-c, as the technical involvement, in addition to the establishment of the role by lottery. Thus, the acquisition of the role requires the operation by the player, as the technical involvement, thereby making the monotonous game highly changeable. Moreover, the player is informed of the sequence of the operation of the stop switches 7a-c suitable for the obtaining the role established by the lottery by a performance informing device 18, thereby enabling the player to carry out the switch operation suitable for the obtaining of the role. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of gaming machines.

  In a gaming machine in which a game is played by the behavior of a game ball in the game area, for example, a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched on the board enters the symbol start opening, does it play a major role by the random number extracted at that timing? It is configured to determine whether or not a major player is established or not by a symbol that is stopped and displayed after the symbol is determined and displayed in a variable manner.

  In this conventional pachinko machine, the only important condition is whether or not the random number extracted due to the ball entering the symbol start port is a predetermined hit value, and the game ball to the symbol start port Since entering, there was no room for players to intervene in the generation of big players.

For this reason, the player can intervene only by adjusting the firing strength in order to increase the number of game balls that enter the symbol start port, and changes depending on the display of images, sounds, and lamp effects. However, it was not a monotonous game.
JP 2003-10462 A

  The present invention has an object of giving a change to a monotonous game by requiring a player's operation, that is, technical intervention to acquire a combination.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, in a gaming machine in which a game is played based on the behavior of a game ball in a gaming area, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for lottery when a preset symbol variation condition is satisfied, and the acquisition A lottery means for lottery of the presence / absence of a winning combination based on a random number for winning a lottery, a symbol display means for variably displaying symbols in a plurality of scroll areas, and a display corresponding to each of the scroll areas A stop switch, an operation order notifying means for notifying an operation order of the stop switch suitable for acquiring a winning combination established by lottery by the lottery means, and all the scrolls corresponding to execution of the lottery by the lottery means Display control means for starting the variable display in the area and operating the stop switch to stop and display the scroll area corresponding to the operated stop switch When a combination of symbols indicating the combination established by the lottery is displayed when the symbols are stopped and displayed in all the scroll areas, a combination game that executes a combination game corresponding to the combination as acquisition of the combination And an execution means.

When a predetermined symbol variation condition is satisfied, the random number acquisition unit acquires a random number for winning a lottery, and the lottery unit draws whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the acquired random number for winning a lottery.
The symbol display means displays the symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of scroll areas and stops the display. In addition, the form of the variable display is not limited to scrolling in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and for example, display such as a card is held, or switching display using a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like may be used.

A stop switch is provided for each scroll area. The type of stop switch (for example, a push button switch, a touch switch, etc.) is not particularly limited.
The display control means starts the variable display in the entire scroll area in response to execution of the lottery by the lottery means, and when the stop switch is operated, stops the scroll area corresponding to the operated stop switch. Note that “in response to the execution of the lottery by the lottery means” means that the lottery may be preceded or the start of the fluctuation is preceded by starting the simultaneous fluctuation display once for one lottery. May be. However, the lottery needs to be performed before the stop display.

  When the combination of symbols indicating the combination established by the lottery is displayed when the symbols are stopped and displayed (determined display) in the entire scroll area, the combination game executing means displays the combination game corresponding to the combination as acquisition of the combination. Execute. In other words, a winning combination cannot be obtained unless a winning combination is established by a lottery and a combination of symbols (a winning symbol) indicating the winning combination is not displayed by technical intervention such as operation of a stop switch. By requiring the player's operation, that is, technical intervention, to acquire the combination, it is possible to change the monotonous game.

  Moreover, since the operation order notifying means notifies the operation order of the stop switch suitable for acquiring the winning combination established by the lottery means, the player can perform a preferable switch operation for acquiring the winning combination.

  It should be noted that a configuration in which a combination cannot be obtained unless operated in the operation sequence notified by the operation sequence notification means (a configuration in which this operation sequence is essential) may be obtained, or a combination can be acquired even if it is not in this operation sequence (however, the probability May be low).

  Although how to set the symbol variation condition is not particularly limited, for example, as described in claim 2, it can be configured to be established when a game ball enters the symbol start port. Since this configuration is the same as that of a conventional pachinko machine or the like, it is familiar to the player.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the symbol variation condition may be established every time the number of game balls launched into the game area reaches a set number.
If the design variation condition is satisfied every time the number of game balls reaches the set number (for example, every 15 shots), for example, it is not necessary to enter the design start port, so that it can be equally applied to any player. A lottery opportunity can be given.

  Although the player may neglect or forget to operate the stop switch, as described in claim 4, the display control means stops the stop when a set time elapses after starting the variable display. Even if the switch is not operated, such a case can be dealt with if the configuration is such that the stop display is performed.

  There may be only one type of combination, but as described in claim 5, if the combination has a plurality of types (of course, there are also a plurality of types of combination games corresponding to the combination), a variety of games Become content.

Next, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the following examples and the like, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Example 1]
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, the appearance and structure of the gaming machine 1 are almost the same as those of a known pachinko machine.
The gaming machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by a casing composed of a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3.

  A window-shaped glass frame 5 holding a plate glass 4 is attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. Behind the glass frame 5 (plate glass 4), a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) held by the front frame 3 is arranged.

An upper plate 6 is disposed below the glass frame 5, and left, middle, and right symbol stop switches 7a, 7b, and 7c are installed on the left edge thereof.
A lower plate 8 is arranged below the upper plate 6. A firing handle 9 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 8. When the firing handle 9 is rotated clockwise, a launching device (not shown) is activated to launch the game ball supplied from the upper plate 6 toward the game board 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game region 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the game board 10.
A center case 14 is attached to the center of the game area 13, and a symbol display device 15 is arranged so as to be surrounded by the center case 14. The symbol display device 15 corresponds to symbol display means.

  The symbol display device 15 includes a left reel 17a, a middle reel 17b, and a right reel 17c each provided with a plurality of types of symbols (7, watermelon, bell, cherry, BAR, etc.). The symbols are variably displayed by rotating in the direction, and the symbols are stopped and displayed when the symbols are stopped. That is, each reel 17a-c is a scroll area.

  One light emitting display portion 18a, 18b, 18c is disposed under each reel 17a-c. These light emitting display portions 18a, 18b, and 18c are a part of the effect notification device 18 serving as an operation order notification means.

  The center case 14 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage and the like as well as known ones, and an effect switch 20 (not shown in FIG. 2; see FIG. 3) at a drop port 19 at the center of the stage. Is installed, and a game ball passing through the drop opening 19 is detected.

In addition, a special symbol reservation storage LED 21 and a normal symbol reservation storage LED 22 each consisting of four LEDs are mounted at the left and right lower corners of the center case 14.
A tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 23 is installed below the center case 14 (directly below the drop opening 19). This ordinary electric accessory 23 serves as a symbol start opening. The ordinary electric accessory 23 is equipped with a 7-segment LED LED 24 for ordinary symbols.

  When the normal electric symbol 23 is won in the normal symbol lottery caused by the game balls passing through the gates 25 arranged on the left and right of the center case 14 (when the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol LED 24 is displayed) ) Opened only for the set time. However, if there is a prescribed number of winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the set time is not reached.

  Under the ordinary electric accessory 23, a big prize opening 27 that is opened and closed by an opening and closing plate 26 is arranged. In addition, an ordinary winning opening 28 is arranged beside the ordinary electric accessory 23 and the big winning opening 27, and an out opening 29 is provided at the bottom of the board.

In addition, although many game nails are planted in the game board 10, since these are well-known, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.
The control system of the gaming machine 1 is configured as shown in FIG.

  The pachinko machine includes a main control device 30, a prize ball control device 32, a firing control device 34, a sound control device 36, a lamp control device 38, and a reel control device 40. Although illustration of details is omitted, each of these control devices includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. The main control device 30 is provided with random number counters (plural numbers) used for various types of lottery and selection, and the sound control device 36 is provided with a sound source IC.

The main control device 30 functions as a random number acquisition unit, a lottery unit, and a combination game execution unit, details of which will be described later.
The main controller 30 includes a full tank switch (full tank SW) that detects that the lower plate 8 is full, a replenishment switch (replenishment SW) that detects that the ball tank is empty, and a firing handle. Touch switch (touch SW) for detecting that the player is touching (operating), and V switch (VSW) for detecting that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the big prize opening 27 , A special symbol start switch (special symbol start start SW) for detecting a winning ball to the ordinary electric accessory 23, a normal symbol start switch (normal symbol start SW) for detecting that the game ball has passed the gate 25, each normal A general winning opening switch (general winning opening SW) for detecting winning balls to the winning opening 28, a count switch (count SW) for detecting winning balls to the large winning opening 27, and paid out as winning balls. Prize balls paid out switch for counting the work sphere (prize balls paid out SW), the left symbol stop switch 7a, the middle symbol stop switch 7b, the detection signal, such as the right symbol stop switch 7c is inputted.

  The main control device 30 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and a prize ball control device 32, a launch control device 34, and a sound control device 36. , Output to the lamp control device 38 and the reel control device 40, and a normal winning solenoid that opens and closes the normal electric accessory 23, a V solenoid that opens and closes a specific area of the special winning opening 27, and a big prize that drives the opening and closing plate 26. Controls the operation of the mouth solenoid, and further outputs information such as winnings and jackpots to the outside (hall computer) via the external connection terminal device.

  The prize ball control device 32 operates a ball cutting motor in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 30 to pay out a prize ball. In addition, when a prepaid card unit is attached to the gaming machine 1, it accepts a lending request and a settlement request operation signal via the CR settlement display device, and sends and receives data to and from the prepaid card unit. The motor is operated to pay out the rental balls, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the prepaid card unit is controlled.

  The firing control device 34 receives the command sent from the main control device 30 (reflecting the touch SW signal and game situation), the turning signal of the firing handle 9 and the signal of the firing stop switch (launching stop SW). Based on this, the launch motor is controlled to launch and stop the game ball, and the lighting of the touch lamp is controlled.

  The sound control device 36 generates a sound signal in response to a command (some commands are output independently from the reel control device 40) sent from the main control device 30 via the reel control device 40, and the sound signal The speaker is driven to output sound.

  The lamp control device 38 responds to a command sent from the main control device 30 via the reel control device 40 (some commands are output independently by the reel control device 40). In addition to controlling the display of the LED 22 for normal use and the LED 24 for normal design, it controls the turning on and off of other various LEDs and various lamps.

  The reel control device 40 controls the left reel 17a by controlling the left reel motor 41a that rotates the left reel 17a, the middle reel motor 41b that rotates the middle reel 17b, and the right reel motor 41c that rotates the right reel 17c. , Controls the change display and stop display of the middle reel 17b and the right reel 17c. That is, it functions as a display control means. The rotation start and stop timings of the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are in accordance with commands sent from the main controller 30.

  A detection signal of the effect switch 20 is input to the reel control device 40. When this detection signal is input, the reel control device 40 activates the effect notification device 18 (details will be described later). The reel control device 40 functions as an operation order notification means in cooperation with the effect notification device 18.

  The symbol display device 15 includes a left reel rotation angle detection 42a, a middle reel rotation angle detection 42b, and a right reel rotation angle detection 42c for detecting the rotation angles of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Those detection signals are input to the main controller 30 and the reel controller 40. Therefore, the main controller 30 and the reel controller 40 can recognize the rotation angles of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, and can recognize the displayed symbols.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described.
The basic operation of the gaming machine 1 is the same as that of a known pachinko machine. When the player operates the launching handle 9 to fire a game ball, and the game ball flows down the game area 13, the ordinary electric accessory 23, if one of the big prize opening 27 and the normal prize opening 28 is won, the number of game balls corresponding to each prize opening is paid out as a prize ball. However, the special winning opening 27 is normally closed and is opened only in the case of a big game or a middle game.

Hereinafter, the operations up to the execution of the big game and the middle game will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 4 shows a main process executed by the main controller 30 (strictly, its CPU). This main process is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of about 2 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If a negative determination is made here, initialization (S11) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interruption (S10: YES), it is used for initial random number update processing (S12), update processing of random numbers for role determination corresponding to random numbers for role lottery (S13), and result display of role lottery (display per main character or middle role) A special symbol random number update process (S14), which is a random number for determining a definite symbol (winning symbol) to be performed, a normal symbol random number update process (S15) used to determine whether or not a normal symbol is correct, and a signal from a switch or the like Input process (S16), determination process (S17) for performing a lottery, etc., each output process (S18), and within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input, The out symbol random number update process (S19) and the initial random number update process (S12) for determining a definite symbol (out symbol) used for the result display are loop-processed.

FIG. 5 shows the start SW detection process executed as a subroutine of the input process (S16).
In the start SW detection process, it is determined whether or not a start detection signal of the special symbol start switch is input, that is, whether or not a winning ball to the ordinary electric accessory 23 is detected (S21).

  If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reserved memories is maximum (in the case of the present embodiment, 4) (S22). If the reserved memory is not full (S22: NO), various random numbers such as a hand determination random number and a stop order determining random number are read from the corresponding counter (S23), and a special symbol is stored in the reserved memory area (provided in the RAM). Stored as reserved storage (S24).

  Following negative determination in S21, affirmative determination in S23, or S24, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol start switch start detection signal is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 (S25).

  If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations stored is maximum (in the case of the present embodiment, 4) (S26). If the reserved memory is not full (S26: NO), various random numbers such as normal symbol random numbers are read from the corresponding counter (S27) and stored as the normal symbol reserved memory in the reserved memory area (provided in the RAM). (S28). A negative determination is made in S25, an affirmative determination is made in S26, or the process returns after S28.

  The configuration of the hold storage is as shown in FIG. Note that in the figure, the hold memory 0 indicates data that is being displayed in a variable manner, and is not strictly hold memory (no hit determination has been performed yet). As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the role determination random number and stop order determination random number are stored as the special symbol hold memory, and as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the normal symbol random number is stored as the normal symbol hold memory. The

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the combination determining process executed as a subroutine of the determining process (S17), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is being changed (S31). This determination is made based on the detection signals of the reel rotation angle detections 42a to 42c. If the detection signal is changed, the display is changing. If a positive determination is made here, the process returns. If a negative determination is made, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol hold memory 1 (see FIG. 6A) (S32).

If there is no pending storage 1, there is no combination determination target (S32: NO) and the process returns.
If there is a hold memory 1 (S32: YES), a hold memory shift process (S33) is performed. Specifically, hold memory 1 → hold memory 0, hold memory 2 → hold memory 1, hold memory 3 → hold memory 2, hold memory 4 → hold memory 3, and the process of shifting the storage position one by one. is there.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is established by comparing the winning combination determination random number at the holding storage 0 position by the holding storage shift process (S33) with the winning combination determination value recorded in the winning combination determination table (S34). In the combination determination table, a large combination value and a medium combination value (the number of the medium combination values is larger) are recorded, and if the combination determination value matches one of them, the combination is established. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability that it is determined that the major role is established in S34 is 1/300, and the middle role is 1/100. If the winning combination is a major role (the role determination value matches the big role value) (S35: YES), the big role flag is set to 1 (S36), and if the winning role (the role determination value matches the middle role value) ( (S35: NO) The medium winning flag is set to 1 (S37).

  Subsequent to S36 or S37, it is determined whether or not the stop order determination random number at the reserved storage 0 position is a predetermined value (S38). If it is the predetermined value (S38: YES), the forward push is selected (S39), otherwise (S38: NO) Reverse pressing is selected (S40). In the present embodiment, the selection probability of forward pressing and reverse pressing is ½.

  When the winning combination is not established (S34: NO) or following S39 or S40, a winning combination command is transmitted to the reel control device 40 (S41). As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination command is data for notifying the reel control device 40 of the determination result of S34 (the leading role is established, the middle role is established or missed), but as shown in FIG. It has become.

  Next, a stop order designation command is transmitted to the reel control device 40 (S42). As shown in FIG. 9, the stop order designation command is data for instructing forward push (S39) or reverse push (S40).

Then, main controller 30 starts timing (S43) and returns. This timing is used in the stop signal transmission process described below.
The stop signal transmission process shown in FIG. 8 is executed as a subroutine of each output process (S18). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not a special symbol is being displayed (S51). If the determination is negative, the process returns. If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (corresponding to the set time of claim 4) has elapsed since the start of timing in S43 (S52).

  When it has not elapsed (S52: NO), it is determined whether or not the stop switches 7a to 7c are in an effective period (S53). This effective period is provided, for example, to invalidate the operation of the stop switches 7a to 7c during a period in which the rotation speed of the reels 17a to 17c is low, such as immediately after the start of fluctuation.

  If any of the stop switches 7a to 7c is operated during the effective period of the stop switches 7a to 7c (S53: YES) (S54: YES), the left symbol stop switch 7a (S55: YES) 7c (S56: YES), the left symbol stop command (S57), the right symbol stop command (S58), and the middle symbol stop command (S59) according to the middle symbol stop switch 7b (S56: NO). 40. The data structure of each symbol stop command is as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed (S52: YES), a left symbol stop command (S60), a middle symbol stop command (S61), and a right symbol stop command (S62) are transmitted to the reel control device 40. If the left symbol stop command (S57), right symbol stop command (S58), or middle symbol stop command (S59) has already been transmitted before this, the symbol stop command may not be repeated.

The operation of the reel control device 40 upon receipt of the winning combination command (S41) or the stop order designation command (S42) is as shown in FIG.
In the table selection process shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not a winning combination command (A01H) or a stop order designation command (A02H) is received (S71), and if neither is received, the process returns.

  If either one has been received (S71: YES) and it is A01H00H (acting a major player) (S72: YES), if A02H01H (reverse pressing) has been received (S73: YES) The stop control table b is selected (S74), and if A02H01H is not received (S73: NO), the stop control table a for forward pressing of the major role is selected (S75).

  If it is not A01H00H (S72: NO), it is determined whether it is A01H01H (medium winning) (S76). If A01H01H is received (S76: YES) and A02H01H (reverse pressing) is received (S77: YES), the stop control table d for middle role reverse pressing is selected (S78), and if A02H01H is not received (S77: NO) The stop control table c for the middle order forward push is selected (S79).

  If it is not A01H00H (S72: NO) and is not A01H01H (S76: NO), that is, if the winning combination command cannot be correctly received due to detachment (A01H02H) or noise (when the winning combination cannot be determined), it is lost. A stop control table e is selected (S80).

  The control contents of the respective stop control tables a to e are as shown in FIG. In the stop control table a, when the left symbol stop switch 7a, the middle symbol stop switch 7b, and the right symbol stop switch 7c are operated in this order (forward pressing), the reels 17a to 17c are controlled to stop with the symbol that plays a major role. When the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in the order of right, middle, and left (reversely pressed), the reels 17a to 17c are controlled to stop with the symbol that becomes a major player. The same applies to the middle role. In the stop control table C, the reels 17a to 17c are controlled to stop when the left, middle, and right are operated in that order. In the stop control table d, the reels 17a to 17c are stopped. When the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c are operated, the reels 17a to 17c are controlled to stop with a symbol that becomes a middle role. In the stop control table e, the reels 17a to 17c are controlled to stop with a symbol that does not serve as a major player or a middle player, regardless of the order of operation of the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c.

  If any one of the stop control tables a to e is selected, the reels 17 a to 17 c are simultaneously rotated by the fluctuation start process (S 81). Then, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the reels 17a to 17c (start of symbol variation) is started (S82).

  Thereafter, the reels 17a to 17c are stopped according to the symbol stop command (see FIG. 8) from the main control device 30 (however, according to the control contents of the stop control tables a to e selected above). The acceleration, deceleration, and stop of the reels 17a to 17c are controlled based on detection signals from the reel rotation angle detections 42a to 42c. However, since there is a restriction on the time from the operation of the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c to the stop of the reels 17a to 17c (or the number of symbols to be moved in the symbol), the operation order of the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c depends on the stop control tables a to d. Even if the control contents are followed, depending on the operation timing, the reels 17a to 17c may not be stopped with a symbol that becomes a role (main role, middle role).

  When the stop control tables a to d are selected, there are cases where a symbol that becomes a major or middle role is stopped and displayed (acquires a role) or not depending on the order of operation of the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c. The reel control device 40 performs a process of notifying the player of this operation order (not always). This will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect notification process of FIG. 11, the effect switch 20 detects a game ball passing through the drop opening 19 (S91: YES), and if this detection timing is during the effective period of the effect switch (S92: YES). It is determined whether or not the stop control table e is selected (S93). Whether or not the effect switch is in an effective period is determined based on the elapsed time at which time measurement is started in S82. If the set time elapses from the start of rotation, it is a valid period.

  If negative determination is made in S93, that is, if any one of the stop control tables a to d is selected and it is the stop control table a or c (S94: YES), the notification by the notification pattern a is performed (S95), and the stop control table When b or d (S94: NO), notification by the notification pattern b is performed (S96).

  The notification contents of the notification patterns a and b are as shown in FIG. 12 (b). In the notification pattern a, if the left symbol stop switch 7a, the middle symbol stop switch 7b, and the right symbol stop switch 7c are operated in this order (forward pressing), On the contrary, in the notification pattern b, when the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in the order of right, middle, and left (reversely pressed), the light emitting display portions 18a, 18b, Notification is performed in the lighting mode 18c (for example, alternately lighting in the order of left, middle, and right). If the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in the order in accordance with this notification, it is highly possible that a winning combination can be obtained.

Determination of the winning combination associated with the stop of the reels 17a to 17c, that is, the symbol fixed display, is performed by the winning combination determining process (FIG. 13) of the main controller 30.
This process is executed as a subroutine of the determination process (S17). First, it is determined whether or not all symbols (reels 17a to 17c) have stopped (S101). This determination is made based on whether or not all the left, middle and right symbol stop commands (see FIG. 8) have been transmitted.

  If all symbols are stopped (S101: YES), the stop angle of each of the reels 17a to 17c, that is, the symbol that has been displayed is confirmed based on the detection signals of the reel rotation angle detections 42a to 42c (S102). If the detection signal of any of the reel rotation angle detections 42a to 42c has changed even though the symbol stop command has been transmitted, the reels 17a to 17c have not been stopped. Is done.

When a combination is established by the combination of symbols that are confirmed and displayed (S103: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a major combination (S104).
If it is a major player (S104: YES) and the major role flag is set to 1 (see FIG. 7) (S106: YES), the major role acquisition flag is set to 1 (S107) and the major role flag is cleared (S108). .

  If it is not a major player (S104: NO) and the medium role flag is set to 1 (see FIG. 7) (S109: YES), the medium role acquisition flag is set to 1 (S110) and the medium role flag is cleared. (S111).

Following the clearing of the major role flag (S108) or the clearing of the middle role flag (S111), the timing started in S43 (see FIG. 7) is terminated (S112).
On the other hand, when the combination is established in the symbol display (S104: YES), if neither the big role flag nor the medium role flag is set (No determination in S106 or S109, combination determination processing (see FIG. 7)). Then, an error is processed (S113).

  Even if the major role flag or middle role flag is set, there is a case where the winning combination cannot be obtained because the operation timing of the symbol stop switches 7a to 7c described above and the winning combination command cannot be correctly received. In this case, the main control device 30 appropriately acquires (for example, when the determination in S34 of the combination determination process is out of order), and acquires the combination by transmitting a command for establishing the combination of the main and middle roles. In addition, there is a possibility that a big role flag or medium role flag is already set and a new role may be established (S34: YES). In this case, the old big role flag or middle role flag is maintained and a separate big role flag is set. Alternatively, the medium combination flag is set (the combination flag is not deleted until the combination is acquired).

The execution of the combination game accompanying the acquisition of the combination is performed by the combination game process (FIG. 14) of the main control device 30. This process is executed as a subroutine of the determination process (S17).
As shown in FIG. 14, if the big role acquisition flag is set to 1 (S121: YES), a command is sent to the sound control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the reel control device 40, and the start of the big role start notification is given to each. Processing is performed (S122).

  Then, in the big game process (S123), the big game with the big winning opening 27 opened is performed. The form of the big game is the same as that of the special game in the known first-class pachinko machine, and the opening time of one big winning opening 27 is about 29 seconds (however, if there are 10 balls, it has not reached 29 seconds) Is also closed). With this as one round, for example, 15 rounds are performed. At this time, the game ball may pass through a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 27 (the V switch detects the game ball) as a condition for starting the next round, or unconditionally an upper limit number of times (here, Up to 15 rounds). The V switch (also the V solenoid) is not required if the specific region passing is not set as a condition for continuing the round.

For example, if up to 15 rounds are executed and the big game is over (S124: YES), the big game acquisition flag is cleared (S125).
If the medium role acquisition flag is set to 1 instead of the big role acquisition flag (S126: YES), a command is sent to the sound control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the reel control device 40 to notify the start of the medium role respectively. An effect process is performed (S127). Subsequently, in the middle role game process (S128), the middle prize game is performed with the special winning opening 27 opened. The form of the medium role game is the same as the big role game, but the upper limit number of rounds is small (for example, 5 rounds). If the middle role game ends (S129: YES), the middle role acquisition flag is cleared (S130).

  Since the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment operates as described above, that is, a combination of symbols indicating a combination that has been established by technical intervention of operation of the stop switches 7a to 7c after the combination has been established in the S34 lottery. Since the winning combination cannot be obtained unless the symbol) is stopped, a monotonous game can be changed by requiring the player's operation, that is, technical intervention to acquire the winning combination.

  In addition, since the operation notification device 18 notifies the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c suitable for acquiring the winning combination established by the lottery, the player can perform a preferable switch operation for acquiring the winning combination.

The symbol variation condition that triggers the lottery is established by entering the ordinary electric accessory 23 (symbol starting port), and is similar to a conventional pachinko machine or the like, so it is familiar to the player.
Even if a player neglects or forgets to operate the stop switches 7a to 7c,
Since the reels 17a to 17c are stopped when the set time has elapsed after starting the variable display, the stop switches 7a to 7c are not operated, such a case can be dealt with.

There are two types of main character and medium character, and since the medium character is more easily established, the game content is rich in variety.
[Modification 1]
In the first embodiment, the input destination of the effect switch 20 is the reel control device 40, but this can be the main control device 30 as shown in FIG. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  When the input destination of the effect switch 20 is the main control device 30, an instruction for stop order notification from the main control device 30 to the reel control device 40 is required. In the case of this example, the effect signal transmission process (FIG. 16) for that purpose is performed between the combination determination process (FIG. 7) and the stop signal transmission process (FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the detection signal of the effect switch 20 is input (S141: YES), the main control device 30 sets the effect storage number to +1 if the effect storage number is not the maximum value (S142: NO). (S143).

  Then, if the effect storage number is not 0 (S144: NO) and the effect switch is in an effective period (S145: YES), a stop order notification command is transmitted to the reel control device 40 (S146).

The configuration of the stop order notification command is as shown in FIG. 17, in which A05H00H performs notification and A05H01H does not perform notification.
The effect notification process executed by the reel control device 40 is modified as shown in FIG. That is, when notification execution is instructed by reception of A05H00H (S151: YES), if stop control table a or c is selected (S152: YES), notification is performed using notification pattern a (S153), and stop control is performed. When the table is b or d (S152: NO), the notification by the notification pattern b is performed (S154).

Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to Example 1 is acquired. Further, since the input destination of the effect switch 20 is the main control device 30 and a stop order notification command is issued from the main control device 30 to the reel control device 40, there is an advantage that processing for the reel control device 40 is reduced.
[Example 2]
An example in which the symbol variation condition is satisfied every time the number of game balls launched in the game area reaches the set number will be described.

  The configuration of the gaming board 10 of this gaming machine is as shown in FIG. 19 and includes an outer rail 11, an inner rail 12, a game area 13, a center case 14, a symbol display device 15, an effect notification device 18, a drop opening 19, and a special symbol hold. The memory LED 21, the big winning opening 27, the normal winning opening 28, the out opening 29 and the like are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  However, the ordinary electric combination 23 of the variable winning device is abolished and the normal winning opening 53 does not change opening and closing, and the gate 25, the normal symbol holding memory LED 22 and the normal symbol LED 24 related to the operation of the normal electric combination 23 are used. Is also different. The effect switch 20 is provided in the normal winning opening 53 (the normal winning opening 53 is also provided with a general winning opening switch).

  The external configuration (not shown) of the gaming machine is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine of the first embodiment (FIG. 1), but the difference is that the launching handle 9 is eliminated and the launching switch 54 is provided. is there. If the firing changeover switch 54 is turned on, the game ball is automatically launched, and if it is turned off, the firing is stopped. In addition, a shot ball number counting switch 55 is installed in the middle of the path from the launching device to the game area 13, so that the shot game balls can be counted.

  The electrical configuration of the gaming machine is as shown in FIG. 20, and the normal actor solenoid, the touch switch, the special symbol start switch, the normal symbol start switch, and the launch handle 9 are abolished. The difference from the first embodiment is that 54 is provided.

Since the normal electric accessory 23 is abolished and the symbol variation condition is satisfied every time the number of game balls launched into the game area reaches the set number, the start SW detection process is the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 5). Different.
The start SW detection process of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 21. When the detection signal of the shot ball count switch 55 is input (S161), the main controller 30 increments the count counter by 1 (S162). It is determined whether or not the value has reached a set value (for example, 15) (S163).

  If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is maximum (in the case of the present embodiment, 4) (S164). If the hold memory is not full (S164: NO), the combination determination random number and stop order determination random number are read from the corresponding counter (S165) and stored as variable hold memory in the hold storage area (provided in the RAM). (S166).

Since the ordinary electric accessory 23 is abolished, reading of ordinary symbol random numbers (S27) and ordinary symbol holding storage (S28) are not performed.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, the reserved storage is only the variable reserved storage (the combination determination random number and the stop order determination random number). The storage structure, shift, etc. are the same as the special symbol reservation storage of the first embodiment.

  The operation of this gaming machine is the same as in the first embodiment except that the start SW detection process (FIG. 21) is replaced with the start SW detection process of FIG. 5 and variable hold storage (FIG. 22) is performed instead of special symbol hold storage. 4 and FIGS. 7 to 14).

Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to Example 1 is acquired.
Furthermore, the symbol variation condition is established every time the number of game balls launched into the game area 13 reaches the set number, and it is not necessary to enter the symbol start port (ordinary electric accessory 23). Can evenly give lottery opportunities.

Moreover, since the game ball is automatically fired when the launch switch 54 is turned on, and the launch is stopped when it is turned off, the player can easily operate the stop switches 7a to 7c. Can concentrate on.
[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the input destination of the effect switch 20 can be the main controller 30 as in the first modification. The other configuration is the same as that of the second embodiment.

  When the input destination of the effect switch 20 is the main control device 30, an effect signal transmission process (FIG. 16) for notifying the stop order from the main control device 30 to the reel control device 40 is performed as in the first modification. The effect notification process performed by the reel control device 40 between the combination determination process (FIG. 7) and the stop signal transmission process (FIG. 8) may be modified as shown in FIG.

Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to Example 2 is acquired. Further, since the input destination of the effect switch 20 is the main control device 30 and a stop order notification command is issued from the main control device 30 to the reel control device 40, there is an advantage that processing for the reel control device 40 is reduced.
[Example 3]
This example is also an example in which the symbol variation condition is satisfied each time the number of game balls launched into the game area reaches the set number, but the game form is an arranged ball pachinko machine (the combination of the winning symbol lighting combination establishes a score) The ball is paid out).

  The configuration of the gaming board 10 of this gaming machine is as shown in FIG. 24. The outer rail 11, the inner rail 12, the game area 13, the center case 14, the symbol display device 15, the effect notification device 18, the out port 29, and the like are examples. Same as 1 and 2. Also, a special symbol hold storage LED 21 is provided, but the number of LEDs constituting this (that is, the maximum value of the hold storage number) is different from those of the first and second embodiments.

  In addition, a rotating body 61 and a score increasing device 62 are arranged vertically on the right side of the center case 14, and a 15 consecutive ball opening 63 is provided at the bottom of the game area 13. Different from Examples 1 and 2.

  Each entrance of the 15 consecutive entrance 63 is provided with entrance switches 64 and 1 to 9 and A to F winning symbols. When the entrance switch 64 detects a game ball, the entrance The winning symbol of the mouth is lit up.

  The entrance switch 64 is also used as the effect switch described in the first and second embodiments, and the effect informing device 18 depends on the form of entering the 15 consecutive entrance 63 (the combination of the winning symbols that are lit). It is determined whether or not to notify the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c.

  The electrical configuration of the gaming machine is as shown in FIG. 25 and is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment (FIG. 20). However, the rotary motor for rotating the rotary body 61 and the score for driving the score increasing device 62 to open and close are used. The difference is that an increase solenoid and a ball entrance switch 64 are provided. The lamp control device 38 controls lighting of the winning symbol in accordance with a signal from the reel control device 40.

  In this gaming machine, the launch of the game ball is operated by the launch changeover switch 54 as in the second embodiment. In addition, the establishment of the symbol variation condition is the same as that in the second embodiment (see FIG. 21), and other operations are the same as those in the second embodiment.

However, as described above, it differs from the second embodiment in that whether or not the operation order is notified by the effect notification device 18 is determined by the ball entering mode.
Further, when the big game or the middle game is acquired, the mode of the big game or the middle game is different from the first and second embodiments in the same point as the special game in the known arrangement ball pachinko machine.

  In the case of the present embodiment, in the big game or the middle game, when the player enters the rotating body 61, the score increasing device 62 is opened. When the player enters the score increasing device 62, three of the entrances (2, 5, 8, B, E) that are difficult to enter normally are lit and displayed, and the score is doubled. Therefore, it becomes easy to establish a score by four-lit lighting. This state continues for 15 games in the case of the big game (one game is established when 15 balls are effectively fired), and continues for 5 games in the case of the middle game.

In the case of this gaming machine, the same effect as in the second embodiment can be obtained. In addition, there is fun due to the same playability as the arrange ball pachinko machine.
[Modification 3]
The example shown in FIG. 26 is a modified example of the third embodiment, in which the rotary body 61 and the score increasing device 62 are eliminated and a special winning opening 71 is provided. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, there is no rotating body motor and no score increase solenoid, and a big prize opening solenoid, a V solenoid, and a V switch are provided. Further, the signal from the 15-throw ball opening switch 64 is input to the main controller 30.

  In this example, the game ball is fired, the symbol variation condition is established, and other operations are the same as those in the third embodiment. However, unlike the third embodiment, the big winning game 27 is different from the third embodiment. The same procedure as in Examples 1 and 2 is used (detailed explanation is omitted).

Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to Example 3 is acquired. In addition, since the role game is performed using the special winning opening 27, there is a fun by the same game as the first type pachinko machine.
[Others]
In each of the above examples, the effect notification device 18 is configured by the light emitting display portions 18a, 18b, and 18c. However, a display device such as an LCD may be provided to notify by an image or text.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. The front view of the game board of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the main controller in the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart of a start SW detection process executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a hold storage according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart of a hand determining process executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart of stop signal transmission processing executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the command which a main control apparatus transmits in Example 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of table selection processing executed by the reel control device according to the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart of effect notification processing executed by the reel control device according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the stop control table and alerting | reporting pattern of Example 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a winning combination determination process executed by the main controller in the first embodiment. The flowchart of the combination game process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 1. FIG. The electric block diagram of the gaming machine of Modification 1. The flowchart of the production signal transmission process which a main control apparatus performs in the modification 1. Explanatory drawing of the command which a main control apparatus transmits in the modification 1. FIG. The flowchart of the production | presentation alerting | reporting process which a reel control apparatus performs in the modification 1. The front view of the game board of Example 2. FIG. The electric block diagram of the game machine of Example 2. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a start switch detection process executed by the main controller in Embodiment 2. Explanatory drawing of the hold | maintenance memory of Example 2. FIG. The electric block diagram of the game machine of the modification 2. The front view of the game board of Example 3. FIG. FIG. 6 is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. The front view of the game board of the modification 3. FIG. The electric block diagram of the game machine of the modification 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... gaming machine,
7a ... Left symbol stop switch (stop switch),
7b: Medium symbol stop switch (stop switch),
7c ... Right symbol stop switch (stop switch),
10 ... Game board,
13 ... Game area,
15 ... symbol display device (symbol display means),
17a: Left reel (scroll area),
17b ... Middle reel (scroll area),
17c ... right reel (scroll area),
18 ... production notification device (operation order notification means),
20 ... Production switch,
23: Ordinary electric accessory,
27 ... Big prize opening,
30 ... Main control device (random number acquisition means, lottery means, role game execution means),
40: Reel control device (display control means, operation order notification means).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine where a game is played by the behavior of a game ball in the game area,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for lottery when a predetermined symbol variation condition is satisfied;
Lottery means for lottery of the presence / absence of a winning combination based on the acquired random number for winning a lottery;
A symbol display means for variably displaying the symbols in a plurality of scroll areas and stopping the display;
A stop switch provided corresponding to each of the scroll areas;
An operation order notifying means for notifying an operation order of the stop switch suitable for acquiring a combination established by the lottery means;
Display control means for starting variable display in all the scroll areas in response to execution of the lottery by the lottery means, and stopping the scroll area corresponding to the operated stop switch when the stop switch is operated; ,
When a combination of symbols indicating a combination established by the lottery is displayed when the symbols are stopped and displayed in all the scroll areas, a combination game execution is executed to execute a combination game corresponding to the combination as acquisition of the combination And a game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol variation condition is established when a gaming ball enters the symbol starting port. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol variation condition is satisfied each time the number of game balls fired in the game area reaches a set number. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the stop even when the stop switch is not operated when a set time has elapsed since the start of the variable display. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine characterized in that there are a plurality of types of roles.

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